On Waterside on Le Bonheur the owner greeted us personally on arrival. The family lives right next to the guest houses. We had a really good time there and extended to a total of 6 nights. The crocodile farm is right there and as a guest you get a 50% discount on all activities like the tour and the crocodile diving. Our apartment was very spacious and comfortable. The area looks peaceful and relaxing with a great sunset on the small pond. Thanks to the friendly staff, we felt almost at home.

MartinAustria

The accessibility of the accommodation & the friendly staff. The views were beautiful and we really enjoyed our holiday.

LeeSouth Africa

Beautiful views from the Studio Room. Good value for money breakfast. Elzet was extremely helpful, allowing myself & groomsmen to get changed a bit earlier than checkin.

JustinSouth Africa

Lovely finish to all the furnishings, great staff, beautiful surroundings

Great value, lovely apartments with everything u need, the fresh coffee was a great touch

LouiseUnited Kingdom

Beautifully cared for gardens and unit, we stayed 5 days to explore local area and attend a wedding. Had two great braais overlooking the dam, strolls around the dam. All the people who work there were so nice and welcoming. We will be back, a lovely rustic relaxed vibe in the Winelands

JasonUnited Kingdom

Great having a restaurant onsite. Such a beautiful view to wake up to, could easily have spent all day every day on the property.

MelissaPanama

Lovely little place. Views of the lake were amazing. The room we great, beautifully decorated and had everything that we needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

LisaUnited Kingdom

We were allowed to check in slightly earlier which helped. The availability of the restaurant was a big plus as we had lunch and ordered pizzas and drinks for late in the afternoon. The breakfast was very nice. The view, sunrise and sunsets were beautiful and very colourful. The Crocodile farm was a highlight and also seeing a couple of them fighting. The gift shop was very well stocked for buying presents.

“Great value, lovely apartments with everything u need, the fresh coffee was a great touch”

Louise
United Kingdom

“Beautifully cared for gardens and unit, we stayed 5 days to explore local area and attend a wedding. Had two great braais overlooking the dam, strolls around the dam.”

Jason
United Kingdom

“Great having a restaurant onsite. Such a beautiful view to wake up to, could easily have spent all day every day on the property.”

Melissa
Panama

“Lovely little place. Views of the lake were amazing. The room we great, beautifully decorated and had everything that we needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Lisa
United Kingdom

“We were allowed to check in slightly earlier which helped. The availability of the restaurant was a big plus as we had lunch and ordered pizzas and drinks for late in the afternoon.”

John
Ireland

Apartments

Garden

Outdoor pool

Free parking

Daily housekeeping

Waterside Le Bonheur Croc Farm is set in Simondium, 2.2 miles from Simonsvlei Wines.

The accommodation comes with a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave and toaster. A fridge is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bed linen is offered.

Waterside Le Bonheur Croc Farm also includes an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant and there is ample play areas for children.

Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and canoeing. Cape Town International Airport is 22.4 miles from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Waterside on Le Bonheur has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 16 Oct 2016.

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For bookings made on or after 6 April 2020, we advise you to consider the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and associated government measures. If you don’t book a flexible rate, you may not be entitled to a refund. Your cancellation request will be handled by the property based on your chosen policy and mandatory consumer law, where applicable. During times of uncertainty, we recommend booking an option with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can cancel free of charge until free cancellation expires.

Host Information

Host review score
9.2

The Watersides - 3 adjacent apartments sharing a wide verandah - offers a farm stay with beautiful, tranquil views over a large dam and distant Paarl Rock and Du Toitskloof mountains beyond. The rooms are comfortable, honest, and features kitchenettes ideal for self catering. The Studio is an open plan roomy and light space on the upper level of the visitor centre with a private baclony. It has a beautifull view over the waterfront garden, the dam, and beyond.

I manage the visitor centre on the property - our family farm. I am an illustrator by profession, loves gardening, good writing, living a simple life close to nature and being surrounded by producers of excellent farm products.

Waterside apartments are situated on a destination farm boasting a visitor centre operating guided croc pond tours, a wood fired pizzeria, ample play areas for kids, and fishing. It is situated in the winelands with many excellent experiences ranging from animal parks to wine tourism to eateries easily accessible. Cheeseries, wineries, deli's and farmstalls offer excellent farm produce, and the nearest town of Paarl, 10 minutes' drive away, offers extended shopping facilities.

House rules
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Check-in

14:30 - 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

11:00 - 12:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type.
Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 12 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

0 - 1 year

Can use a cot
upon request

FREE

2 years

Can use a cot
upon request

FREE

Can use an extra bed
upon request

ZAR 350 per child, per night

3+ years

Can use an extra bed
upon request

ZAR 350 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cards accepted at this property

BankcardWaterside on Le Bonheur accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Waterside on Le Bonheur accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform Waterside on Le Bonheur in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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What guests loved the most:

“On Waterside on Le Bonheur the owner greeted us personally on arrival. The family lives right next to the guest houses. We had a really good time there and extended to a total of 6 nights. The crocodile farm is right there and as a guest you get a 50% discount on all activities like the tour and the crocodile diving. Our apartment was very spacious and comfortable. The area looks peaceful and relaxing with a great sunset on the small pond. Thanks to the friendly staff, we felt almost at home.”

MartinAustria

“The accessibility of the accommodation & the friendly staff. The views were beautiful and we really enjoyed our holiday. ”

LeeSouth Africa

“Beautiful views from the Studio Room. Good value for money breakfast. Elzet was extremely helpful, allowing myself & groomsmen to get changed a bit earlier than checkin. ”

JustinSouth Africa

“Lovely finish to all the furnishings, great staff, beautiful surroundings ”

“Great value, lovely apartments with everything u need, the fresh coffee was a great touch ”

LouiseUnited Kingdom

“Beautifully cared for gardens and unit, we stayed 5 days to explore local area and attend a wedding. Had two great braais overlooking the dam, strolls around the dam. All the people who work there were so nice and welcoming. We will be back, a lovely rustic relaxed vibe in the Winelands ”

JasonUnited Kingdom

“Great having a restaurant onsite. Such a beautiful view to wake up to, could easily have spent all day every day on the property.”

MelissaPanama

“Lovely little place. Views of the lake were amazing. The room we great, beautifully decorated and had everything that we needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”

LisaUnited Kingdom

“We were allowed to check in slightly earlier which helped. The availability of the restaurant was a big plus as we had lunch and ordered pizzas and drinks for late in the afternoon. The breakfast was very nice. The view, sunrise and sunsets were beautiful and very colourful. The Crocodile farm was a highlight and also seeing a couple of them fighting. The gift shop was very well stocked for buying presents.”

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Newest reviews for Waterside on Le Bonheur

Reviewed: 25 March 2020

Martin

Austria

1 helpful vote

9.0

“Peaceful and relaxing stay”

• Leisure trip

• Family with young children

• Stayed 3 nights

Some things need maintenance

On Waterside on Le Bonheur the owner greeted us personally on arrival. The family lives right next to the guest houses. We had a really good time there and extended to a total of 6 nights. The crocodile farm is right there and as a guest you get a 50% discount on all activities like the tour and the crocodile diving. Our apartment was very spacious and comfortable. The area looks peaceful and relaxing with a great sunset on the small pond. Thanks to the friendly staff, we felt almost at home.

The accessibility of the accommodation & the friendly staff. The views were beautiful and we really enjoyed our holiday.

Stayed in March 2020

Reviewed: 2 March 2020

Justin

South Africa

8.3

“LeBonheur”

• Couple

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted via mobile

Beautiful views from the Studio Room. Good value for money breakfast. Elzet was extremely helpful, allowing myself & groomsmen to get changed a bit earlier than checkin.

Stayed in March 2020

Reviewed: 24 February 2020

Paul

United Kingdom

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveller

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted via mobile

A bit difficult to find

Lovely finish to all the furnishings, great staff, beautiful surroundings

Stayed in February 2020

Reviewed: 13 February 2020

Taryn

South Africa

7.0

Good

• Leisure trip

• Family with young children

• Stayed 1 night

The food was absolutely atrocious. The dinner ordered was dry, bland, overcooked and actually inedible.
My husbands burger patty was off with breakfast and the sausage also tasted old. That was really disappointing.

The location and facilities were out of this world. The kids had an absolute ball and you couldn't have ordered better scenery. It really was such a serene setting.

Stayed in February 2020

Reviewed: 13 February 2020

Rita

South Africa

8.0

Very good

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted via mobile

Water pressure wasn't great

Freshly ground coffee

Stayed in February 2020

Reviewed: 27 January 2020

Justine

South Africa

8.0

Very good

• Leisure trip

• Family with young children

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted via mobile

Bed needs to be fumigated for fleas and/or bed bugs. We left with some nasty bites

Great value, lovely apartments with everything u need, the fresh coffee was a great touch

Stayed in December 2019

Reviewed: 14 January 2020

Ryno

South Africa

7.1

“A great place to bring your kids”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 4 nights

• Submitted via mobile

Our room was the Studio room which is attached to the restaurant and so one needs to walk through the restaurant to get to the door, which is not ideal and it is not so private being right next door to a busy restaurant with lots of screaming kids.
If you have kids yourself this might not be such a problem, but for a quiet couple’s getaway it is not ideal.
There is a pool, but it’s small and in front of the lake which is not so quiet, either.

The view was beautiful, the reptile tour was interesting and the food was good.

Stayed in January 2020

Reviewed: 1 January 2020

Jason

United Kingdom

9.6

“Hidden Gem - stayed for a wedding nearby ”

• Leisure trip

• People with friends

• Stayed 5 nights

• Submitted via mobile

Our shower was very dribbly barely possible to wash long hair and control the temperature. We understand water pressure is an issue and there’s nothing we could do but it’s worth mentioning to prepare/expect this.

Beautifully cared for gardens and unit, we stayed 5 days to explore local area and attend a wedding. Had two great braais overlooking the dam, strolls around the dam. All the people who work there were so nice and welcoming. We will be back, a lovely rustic relaxed vibe in the Winelands

Stayed in December 2019

Reviewed: 25 November 2019

Glen

United Kingdom

1 helpful vote

7.0

“Pleasant enough but wouldn't rush back with my partner.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was not great.

The view over the lake and mountains.

Stayed in October 2019

Reviewed: 28 October 2019

Elizabeth

Netherlands

1 helpful vote

3.8

“Disappointing. Not recommended.”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveller

• Stayed 1 night

The road to the farm is in extremely poor condition. The living unit was dark without proper lights, it resembled a cave. Just as an example: The living room light was a bulb with cable (attached to plug & switch at floor level) hanging from the ceiling... The living room sofa was two wooden boxes (with pillows) on a wobbly crate - terrible. The bathroom floor was permanently wet due to overrunning toilet and clearly unhygienic. The toilet flushed with very warm water (as if it comes from a geyser)... bizarre. The outside door was extremely hard to lock and unlock. Wifi details not clearly signed.

Stayed in October 2019

Reviewed: 28 October 2019

Perien

South Africa

9.6

“We loved it and would definitely return if the breakfast can be a bit better and the road more even.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 1 night

The reception number was always unavailable and the breakfast was not that great for R80. The bacon was burnt and the eggs were brown. Also, we were the only two people in the restaurant for breakfast but it took at least 30 minutes for us to receive our food. The road into the property was very bad we shook ourselves dizzy getting there.

The room and premises was beautiful and very cleanly. The staff was very friendly and helpfull. We had a tour of the crocodile farm which was loads of fun and very informative. Ample parking and a beautiful, quiet an calming environment. There was freshly ground coffee and rusks in the room which was a very nice touch.

Stayed in October 2019

Reviewed: 7 October 2019

Melissa

Panama

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Group

• Stayed 3 nights

Great having a restaurant onsite. Such a beautiful view to wake up to, could easily have spent all day every day on the property.

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